F.S.C. Services

THE (CRAFTS)MAN WITH THE VAN

Having been given word of mouth recommendation by neighbours, we enlisted F.S.C. proprietor Francis Corcoran to do some garden work at the front of the house.

Very satisfied with that, we then asked for a quote to remove a ridiculous rockery from the bottom of the back garden, which was effectively reducing its usable size. The rear fence also required replacement. From the initial expression on his face,



I had the impression that he did not really fancy demolishing the damned thing, but sure enough, he came through with a quote.

He was very proactive in suggesting a design for a patio, recommending materials ( and justifing why). We did not get any further quotes but decided to use him. The price seemed reasonable and I appreciated his input. Not so much “What do you want?” but more “I would suggest".

The job was sorted out in a record time of just a few days. Francis is a real grafter (filled a skip with rubble and earth in some 4 hrs!),



as well as being a precision craftsman.



Odd issues inevitably cropped up as they do (buried lumps of concrete, even an odd underground mesh of heavy steel cable) and he always managed to come up with a logical solution rather than a ‘bodge’. These problems were all sorted out with despatch. When the patio was finally complete, he even managed to pull the (full and heavy) shed across so that it aligned perfectly!

I have no hesitation in recommending him wholeheartedly for garden landscaping, maintenance, fencing, turfing, patios and general renovation/repair.

The new patio is now guarded by a charming soapstone carving which was rescued from Zimbabwe before barmy brute Bob Mugabe became a total basket-case.



So depending upon the prevailing climatic conditions, the 'terraza' is definitely being put to good use!



With so many 'cowboy builders' around these days, it is a refreshing change to find one of this calibre.